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Middle school writing-essays study guide pdfs
Learning from The Lorax Conservation Mini Course CCSS Grades 3-6 Print and Go
Introducing the Lorax Conservation Mini Course: Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with a learning experience that combines reading, writing, art, vocabulary, and economics. This comprehensive mini course is designed to inspire students to think critically about environmental conservation.Key Features:Comprehension Guide: A two-page guide helps students explore the world of "The Lorax" and its themes.Resource Identification Activity: Students categorize resources (capital, human, natural) to rein
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
K-ESS3-3
RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI Complete Study Unit, Common Core Aligned
This Rikki-tikki-tavi no-prep unit is complete and addresses virtually all the CCSS Reading Literature skills for ELA 5,6,7, plus Writing 2 & 3.It is excellent as a Back-to-School review of skills learned the previous year, or as a mid-year review.The unit includes -- student worksheets for the complete story, divided into four parts, and including questions, graphic organizers, and short essay responses,- a post-reading analysis for students to work with,- a two-page test: multiple choice a
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5th - 8th
Writing Introductions: Hook and Thesis
Many students have difficulty writing introductions that don't just "announce" their topic: "I am going to tell you about...", or "My topic is ...".
These lessons provide a resource for students to use that offers eight different ideas to "hook" their reader's attention. In addition, students are provided with a guide for understanding the difference between a topic idea and a focused thesis sentence. Also included is a student activity sheet to practice writing effective introductions.
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6th - 8th
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Writing a Literary Analysis Essay Scaffolded Unit CCSS Grades 4-7 Print and Go
This comprehensive guide to literary analysis essay writing is designed for students of all learning abilities, from general education to special education and English Language Learning (ELL) programs. We've simplified the essay writing process into manageable steps, making it easy for your students to grasp and apply key concepts.What's Included in This Resource?Anchor Chart: A handy reference that outlines crucial literary concepts.Sample Essay and Analysis: An exercise designed to boost analy
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 5-6 Print and Teach
Citing Text Evidence Student Reference Sheet
This ready-to-print reference supports instruction for citing text evidence for essay-writing or extended responses. Guidelines for choosing and citing evidence are presented in bullet-point form for easy reference, with examples modeling each component of cited evidence. It covers the following:Purpose & Placement of Cited EvidenceChoosing the Best EvidenceDirect QuotesIndirect Quotes (paraphrasing)Signal-phrase citationsParenthetical citationsIt also includes a list of strong verbs that c
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5th - 8th
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Writing sentence starters for essays
I teach 6th through 8th grade ESE Language Arts. I created this product to help my students write essays when using articles.As I was grading their essays I was noticing they were leaving out important elements in their writing when stating their evidence, commentary, opposing claims as well as transition words. So I created these study cards for them to use when writing their essays.
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3rd - 12th
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Life of Pi | Life of Pi teacher notes, test in Google Forms & print, plot graph
If you are looking for educational resources to accompany your study of Yann Martel's novel, LIFE OF PI, look no further! Our product provides comprehensive teacher notes and suggested answers. In addition, this product contains a test in Google Forms and Print to evaluate comprehension of the text. There is also a plot graph that helps students analyze the text's plot development, making it easier for them to identify key turning points and understand the overall narrative structure.If you woul
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Textual Evidence Student Handbook: MLA Style In-text Citations
Provides students with a reference for the following. Please note, there are not worksheets or assessments included in this. Just a 10 page reference booklet.1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Textual Evidence -What is it? -When do we use it? -Why does it matter? -Different kinds fo textual evidence (quotes, paraphrasing, reference)2. Lesson 2: Citing your Sources - Intro to MLA style - In-text citation rules for citing books and web pages, with original examples, inc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Five Paragraph Essay Template
This is a great template with formatting and content suggestions for students in roughly grades 5-9.
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5th - 9th
Problem Solution Graphic Organizer and Writing Prompts with Easel Activity
A problem solution graphic organizer for problem solving shaped like a tree and eight writing prompts. At the bottom of the tree is the "root of the problem" and at the top is the "desired outcome." Students can fill in the branches with good and bad consequences to reach a possible solution. Printable and Digital Resource: Includes an Easel Activity ready for learning with digital tools. Assign it in Google Classroom or use a link in any LMS. Select the pages to use and even add your own direc
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6th - 9th
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Student Guide: Writing About Literary Elements & Devices
Accelerate your students' written analysis of literary elements and devices!
This printable, 13-page reference guide offers precise, student-friendly definitions, effects, and sentence stems for each of the following devices: Allegory, Alliteration, Allusion, Analogy, Assonance, Caricature, Characterization, Conflict, Consonance, Diction, Dramatic Irony, Farce, Hyperbole, Imagery, Irony, Juxtaposition, Metaphor, Mood, Motif, Paradox, Parody, Pathetic Fallacy, Personification, Perspective, Pun,
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6th - 12th
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CCSS:
MLA FORMATTING GUIDE- EXAMPLES AND CHECKLISTS
With the most UP-TO-DATE 8th edition MLA information, students will be able to use this product as a go-to guide when working on their MLA formatted writing! WHAT'S INCLUDED?-3 checklists students can use while self-editing-10+ examples of how to properly format parenthetical citations, in-text citations, short and long quotes, and citation entries for the Works Cited page.-A citation builder (What's that? It's a "notecard" that has listed all the information needed for a properly MLA formatted
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7th - 12th
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The Outsiders Novel Study Literature Guide
Studying The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton? This novel study literature guide has everything you need: questions on each chapter with answer keys, vocabulary with definitions by chapter, 12 vocabulary word search puzzles (1 for each chapter), vocabulary study guides, an end-of-book test and an end of book essay assignment complete with rubric and a summary of the book with key facts and story elements. The Outsiders is a classic that is especially popular with upper middle grades and lower secondary
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7th - 10th
Jurassic Park Unit Plan (Novel Study)
This unit includes everything you will need to teach Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park. The unit was designed for 10th grade, but could easily be used for 9-12 grade students. The unit includes: Iteration question packets, quizzes (I prefer the euphemism "reading checks"), a character chart, characterization handouts, a plot diagram activity, a part one test, and a final essay in which students compare the novel to the movie. The unit should take 5-7 weeks to complete.
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8th - 12th
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Claim & Thesis practice
Part of writing a well-developed essay is having a thesis/claim statement that sets the tone for the rest of your essay. Students will be able to:-Practice writing a thesis/claim statement-Understand that their thesis/claim statement develops their topic sentences-Identify the claim and topic sentences -Determine if a claim is argumentative or informative-Write a counter claim for an argumentative essayI have included various formats of the same worksheet because I know some people call it a cla
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5th - 10th
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Writing Persuasive Essays - Thesis Statement Guide with Posters & Easel Activity
Writing a Persuasive Essay Handout and Posters. How to write a good argument: starting with how to write a good thesis statement, supporting claims in body paragraphs, and making a conclusion that will persuade the reader agree with you! This is useful for students to use as a reference when they begin to write an argument to persuade an audience and has helpful tips for writing a thesis statement. Includes 2-page reference guide or handout, a graphic organizer for students to begin the process
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6th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Persuasive Writing Bundle for Middle Grades
Free ELA Paired Passages for Upper Elementary | Writing Test Prep
Hey teachers!Are you looking for a simple way to review for the state test? Included in this freebie are 6 articles and 3 writing prompts to properly prepare your students for the rigor of writing on demand! This freebie can be used for homework, small group work, or just classwork. All you have to do is print it and pass it out- all the hard work is done for you!Looking for similar monthly products or writing units to get your students ready? Stop by my store to find writing curriculums for th
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4th - 7th
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Citing Textual Evidence: Common Core Aligned (5 Easy Steps for Students)
This easy-to-use citing textual evidence resource highlights the 5 most important steps when highlighting textual evidence to prove a claim. This resource was particularly made for students who need extra help and are having trouble with traditional teaching methods. Use this resource as a step-by-step guide to help your students learn how to explain a quote and as well as how to introduce a quote. This is the perfect resource to apply to a Common Core lesson on Citing Textual Evidence in an Inf
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4th - 12th
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Writing Sentence Frames
Use these sentence frames to help your students frame their writing. Features - Expository Writing, Summary Writing, Response to Literature Essays and Persuasive Essays.
This teaches students to use similar elements in their writing - like transition words. It also shows them how to start an essay. This tool helps struggling writers.
I usually put one type of writing on each side, then laminate the strips so the students won't be tempted to write on them.
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4th - 10th
Writing Handbook / A Complete Guide to Writing Basics for Middle and High School
This resource is a complete guide for writing essays for middle and High school students, the material in this booklet can be adapted by the teacher to better suit the needs of his/ her students. This booklet includes the basics of the writing, and it introduces the writing process in step-by-step explanations along with the graphic organizers that are needed for each type of writing.The titles in this booklet include the following: PlagiarismTerminologyFormatting Hand-Written EssaysFormatting
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Merchant of Venice Study Guide and Notebook
the Merchant of Venice Notebook and Study guide leads students through studying the Merchant of Venice, by asking questions to unlock the play, as well as looking at:historical contextcharacterizationliterary deviceslanguage and structurethemes.consider the play from a Christian perspectiveAs well as looking at the play, students will also be guided to write about the play. Be guided to compose:a persuasive essay.descriptive writing.report writing.interview writing.
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Grades:
8th - 10th
How to Write a Thesis Statement / Guidelines for a Thesis Challenged
A thesis statement (TS) is a guide map to your entire paper. It provides a mini-summary of the paper’s content. It allows the reader to know in advance how the paper is organized. It lets the reader know why he/she should care. (The “So What?”)This presentation gives the teachers and students a practical guide to writing a better thesis statement and essay.This presentation guides the learners through several exercises and activities to distinguish a good thesis statement from a weak one. Thi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Comparison or Contrast Essay / A Complete Guide from Planning to Drafting
This presentation is a complete guide to writing a comparison or contrast essay.This presentation introduces the basics of this type of writing, and it guides the learners through all the steps of pre-writing and choosing the topic to write about.This presentation also introduces the ways of planning and organizing the essay,This presentation also gives the teachers and the students a wide range of topics that they can choose from ranging from literature to art and music in addition to history.
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6th - 10th, Staff
Developing a Thesis Statement / Setting a Purpose for Your Writing
When you write, your mission is to create a focused, clear message, brimming with quality ideas.In information/ expository writing, this focused message can often be captured in a nutshell in your thesis statement.A thesis statement:tells your reader exactly what you are writing aboutkeeps you, the writer, pointed in the right direction.This presentation is a guide for the students that explains to them the thesis statement.This presentation includes several exercises that allow the students
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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